Underplayed Gems

Chickens Don't Fly (2026)

Chickens Don't Fly cover
Developer
Bachware Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense and demanding climb where each swing of the plungers requires exact timing and patience, with failure resetting all progress.

swingingprecision platformingpunishingtight controlsdeterminedrepetitiveclimbingpit escape

What players say

Players describe this as a brutally difficult but polished climbing platformer in the foddian genre, with satisfying grappling hook movement that rewards persistence. The single level is praised for its atmosphere and level design, while the challenge sends players into rage-fueled mental health breaks.

Screenshots

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